JAPAN: Assassins, Crews & Sirens

Tokyo was on edge. Assassination was in the air. Sentries guarded
the homes of Cabinet Ministers. In his office, Tokyo Chief of Police
Fujinuma nervously paced the floor. Finally he grew so nervous that
he rushed to the residence of Admiral Viscount Makoto Saito, Premier
of Japan. There he excitedly begged permission to remain personally
on guard.

Month ago 14 members of the "Blood Brotherhood" who assassinated
two prominent Japanese of pacifist tendencies last year were placed
on trial (TIME, July 10). They still sat in court last week with wicker
baskets...